Union County OR

Reeder, Della – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Della Reeder, 77, of Pahrump, Nev., and formerly of La Grande died Sept. 17. A memorial service is planned in Pahrump Saturday. Mrs. Reeder was born to Bertha Gandy on Jan. 27, 1929, in Idaho. Her father died very early and she was raised by a stepfather, Wayne Gillis. Mrs. Reeder went to first grade in La Grande, but grew up in Summerville. Her family remembers that the man who would be her husband, Wayne Reader, proposed to her in third grade. She married Jay Reeder on May 16, 1945. The couple lived in La Grande until … Read more

Jones, Janis M. Davis Mrs. – Obituary

Haines, Oregon Janis M. Davis Jones, 65, of Haines, died March 24, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. At her request there will be no services. Mrs. Jones was born Nov. 1, 1937, at Forks, Wash., to Ed and Doris (Jones) Davis. She received her education in North Powder, and graduated from McLoughlin High School in Milton-Freewater. She loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and all outdoor wildlife. She loved all animals and was a loving and caring mother. She made friends with everbody she met. She will be missed by all. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Ed Jones … Read more

Biography of James W. Childers

It is hardly probable that in a humble sketch, as is this article, there could real justice be done the life of a worthy pioneer as is he whose name is at the beginning of the paragraph, for what page has yet pictured as it is the life of a pioneer? Hardships that are more trying than can be described, dangers on every hand that those living in the security of a civilized community can not understand, self-denials at every turn, and labors without respite, all of these endured and much more besides, fell to the lot of the brave … Read more

Langley, Helen Merritt Sheehy Mrs. – Obituary

Helen M. Langley, 89, a longtime Baker County resident, died Dec. 23, 2002, at Dallas Hospital in Dallas, Ore. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Vault interment will be at the Lime Cemetery at 1 p.m. Saturday. Family and friends are invited to a dinner reception in the church basement after the funeral. The graveside service also is open to family and friends. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Recitation of the rosary will be … Read more

Biography of Roderick MacKenzie

RODERICK MacKENZIE. – Any compilation that gives mention of the pioneers of Union county would be open to serious criticism were there failure to incorporate an epitome of the sturdy pioneer, leading farmer, and prominent citizen, whose name is at the head of this article, and who has wrought for many years for the advancement of this county and the development of its resources having won here the smiles of fortune by the display of untiring energy, wise management and unswerving integrity, while he is to-day one of the real builders of our county and one of its distinguished citizens. … Read more

Hooker, Frances Harriet Wilsey Mrs. – Obituary

Frances Harriet Hooker, of La Grande and formerly of Union, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at a local care home in La Grande; she was 92. A life tribute and celebration was held at 3p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Union Cemetery in Union, Ore. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory handled Arrangements. Through the last 92 years, Frances touched many lives and helped many people whether volunteering at senior meals and the local food bank at the United Methodist Church in Union. She was usually the first one at Church on Sundays and would turn up the heat, … Read more

Nelson, Carl L. – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Carl L. Nelson Carl L. Nelson, 90, of Siletz and formerly of Union County, died Feb. 17 in Newport. A private family viewing took place Feb. 19 at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, followed by a celebration of life. A graveside service at the Summerville Cemetery will be announced at a later date. Mr. Nelson was born Feb. 9, 1917, to Nels and Ethal Nelson in Elgin. He lived in the Elgin and La Grande area and served in the Army during World War II. Carl worked for Dehnonte Seed for 32 years and was a member of … Read more

Thorpe, Frank – Obituary

Graveside funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Summerville cemetery for Frank Thorpe, 79, who died earlier this week at the Pythian Home at Vancouver, Washington, where he had lived the last several years. The service of the Knights of Pythias was used. Mr. Thorpe was born July 7, 1866 at Seymour, Iowa, and came in this locality when a small boy. He was in business here for many years and later moved to his acreage a mile from Alicel on the old Summerville road where he lived until going to Vancouver. The deceased leaves no known surviving relatives … Read more

Lee, Michelle Joeline – Obituary

Union, Oregon Michelle Joeline Lee, 36, of Ontario and formerly of Union died Sept. 4 in her sleep. Haren-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial gathering is being planned. Survivors include her husband, Troy Duane Lee and three children, Michael Duane Lee, Natasha Lee and Dustin Duane Lee, all of Ontario; two sisters, Penny Weaver and Pam Weaver; a brother, Danny Day; her mother and step-father, Minnie and Chuck Shuman of Hillsboro; and her father-in-law, Gordon Lee of Union. The Observer Online, Obituaries for the week ending Sept. 9, 2006, Published: September 7, 2006

Wilkinson, Merritt – Obituary

Merritt Wilkinson, brother of Andrew Wilkinson, of Union, died at Central Point, Oregon, Monday of this week. Interment took place at Central Point. Andrew Wilkinson, who recently returned from Central Point, was satisfied that his brother could not live, and the announcement of his death was not unexpected. Contributed by: Robin Church Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon. 1890 – 1930. Compiled by Clara Cline Lee. Reproduced by Walter M. Pierce Library, Eastern Oregon Library, 1972.

Biography of Edward W. Imbler

Among the earliest pioneers of this state the subject of this sketch, together with his father, has been identified with the opening for settlement of various fertile portions of the state, and in these places he has labored, with his father, in the pioneer undertakings that occupy the frontiersman and those who would make from the wilds of nature the opulent farms and comfortable residences of civilization. Edward W. was born in Muhlenburgh County, Kentucky, in 1843, being the son of David and Hester (Jackson) Imbler, natives respectively of North Carolina and Kentucky. In 1844 they migrated from their home … Read more

Schumacher, Harriett Elizabeth Turner – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Harriet Elizabeth Turner (HET) Schumacher, 82, of Portland and formerly of La Grande, died June 20 surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A rosary will begin at 7 tonight at Mount Scott Funeral Home, 4205 SE 59th St. A mass and a reception celebrating her life will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 3618 SE 79th St., in Portland. Burial will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery. Harriet Elizabeth was born Sept. 13, 1925, to Henry and Eileen Turner in La Grande. As an only child and with her dark, curly locks … Read more

Johnson, Alex Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Mrs. Alex Johnson Passes This Life The community was considerably shocked Thursday because of the death of Mrs. Alex Johnson, well known and highly respected resident of the North Powder rural community. Although she had been seriously ill following an operation, she seemed well on the road to recovery, and everyone took it for granted she would get well. However, pleurisy set in and was followed by pneumonia, which was the cause of death. Mrs. Johnson was born in Arvika, Sweden, July 4, 1861, and with her first husband emigrated to the United States in … Read more

Pullen, Raymond Francis – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Raymond Francis Pullen, 86, a longtime Baker City resident, and former longtime mayor/police chief and fire chief in Haines, died Sept. 10, 2001, at his home. His graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Haines Cemetery. Pastor Sally Wiens of the United Methodist Church of North Powder will officiate. Visitations will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave. Mr. Pullen was born Feb. 27, 1915, at Wakefield, Neb., to Marion Francis Pullen and Emma Lena Fuoss Pullen. His family lived on a small farm near … Read more

Flanagan, Larry – Obituary

Larry Flanagan, 71, of La Grande died Oct. 11 in Boise. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St. Larry was born in Wilbur, Wash., on July 24, 1936. He grew up on a farm at the foot of Mount Emily in the Grande Ronde Valley and lived in the area most of his life. He worked at Boise Cascade for 46 years, retiring in 2002. He loved fishing, hunting and traveling. His last hunting trip was about two weeks ago. His last big trip was a cruise to Alaska. … Read more

Conklin, E. B. Mrs. – Obituary

Death Takes Ex-Teacher Mrs. E. B. Conklin Dies In Willamette Valley Home of Daughter Funeral services for Mrs. E. B. (Estella) Conklin, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. N. Fryer, in Garden Home, Oregon, were conducted at Peterson’s funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Mr. C. L. Callahan officiating. Burial was in the Ontario cemetery, where members of the Order of the Eastern Star conducted final rites. Mrs. Conklin, who had taught Ontario youngsters in the primary grades for 14 years, was the widow of the late Eugene B. Conklin, Ontario’s first … Read more

Wright, Morris – Obituary

Near Summerville, Monday, December 18, 1905, Morris Wright, aged 51 years. Death resulted from pneumonia. The remains were interred in the La Grande cemetery Wednesday. Deceased at one time was connected with a sawmill a few miles West of this city and leaves several relatives in this county. Elgin Recorder Friday December 22, 1905

Biographical Sketch of C.M. Dexter

Among the younger men who have found homes in Wallowa County and are giving their energy and vigor to build up and develop the resources of the same in a manner becoming the noble work that the pioneers did in laying the foundations here, is to be mentioned the industrious and intelligent and capable citizen, whose name is at the head of this article, and who has manifested stanch qualities of moral worth and integrity that are uncompromising and upright. C. M. Dexter was born on March 18, 1877, in Clinton County, Michigan, where also he spent the earlier years … Read more

Cusick, S. F. – Obituary

Union County Pioneer S.F. Cusick, Union County pioneer, died at his home at Union, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, after a brief illness. Mr. Cusick came to Eastern Oregon sixty years ago and has lived at Union most of the time since then. He was 79 years old at the time of his death. He leaves a son, Roy, of La Grande, a son George of North Powder, and a daughter Elma, who teaches school near Union, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home in Union Friday afternoon. North Powder News Saturday, … Read more

Kuchler, Windsor – Obituary

Windsor Kuchler, 91, of La Grande, died June 29 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Burial will follow in the Summerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Association. A full obituary will be available later. The Observer – July 01, 2008 ____________________________________ Windsor M. Kuchler, 91, of La Grande, died June 29 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. Viewing will run from … Read more